Covington News 1975
Reed is All-America selection

There is quite a squabble going on among Grambling State University football coaches. "I believe he would be an outstanding linebacker." Fred Collins, defensive coordinator and linbacker coach. I'll bet he could break into the starting linrup at either safety or cornerback." Steve Dennis, defensive secondary coach. "Put a little more weight on him and he could be a pulling guard," said Billy Manning, offensive line coach. "We've got him and we're gonna keep him," said Coach Lee, offensive coordinator. The consensus seems to be that Willie (Jake) Reed, a junior from Oxford, GA could play about anywhere on a football field. The lanky, 6-4 215-pounder can run the 40 in 4.5 and average 15.9 yards operating from the wingback post behind All-SWAC Fred Jones.